Former boxing champion Carl Froch has responded to John Fury’s challenge for a potential boxing match between the two at Wembley Stadium with a warning, suggesting that the 59-year-old “wouldn’t want to go there.” The feud between Froch and the Fury family escalated after Froch questioned Tyson Fury’s achievements in the sport, sparking a heated exchange between John Fury and Froch.
John Fury, Tyson Fury’s father, issued the challenge to Froch via social media, stating, “You don’t like me. Let’s see what you can do about it. Hater versus Top Father – that’s what we’ll call this.” Despite expressing willingness to fight Froch, John emphasized that the match would need to make business sense.
In response, Froch cautioned against a fight with him, asserting his physical condition and prowess in the ring, saying, “The Cobra’s still in outrageous, chiselled shape. If you were stood across the ring from me with 10oz gloves on, it wouldn’t last very long.” He also dismissed the idea of a physical altercation outside the ring, warning John Fury against engaging in such a confrontation.
Froch’s remarks come amidst ongoing criticism of Tyson Fury following the postponement of his bout with Oleksandr Usyk due to an eye injury. Froch questioned the timing of the injury and expressed skepticism about the severity of the damage, suggesting that the footage of Fury’s injury appeared to be older than initially claimed.
The exchange between Froch and John Fury highlights the tension between the two camps, with the potential for a high-profile boxing match looming. However, as the feud continues to unfold, the focus remains on whether a bout between Froch and Fury will materialize and the potential implications it may have for both fighters.